Brief Thoughts by Joseph Clarke

Seventh-day Adventist Publishing Association · Battle Creek, Mich. · Nov 25, 1875

FromReview and Herald, Vol. 46, No. 21.

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Brief Thoughts.

By Joseph Clarke

DIFFICULTIES will oppose any good work; the great thing is, to meet them bravely and wisely.

Reckless words generally follow a reckless life.

There is a great difference between the extremes of any subject or of any question; therefore we should avoid them.

Humility is a great soother, and a comforter in affliction.

Religion softens the heart of him who possesses it, while it hardens the heart of him who merely wears it as a cloak.

The loveliest face is soon made ugly by selfishness.

Ridicule is a mean weapon in any cause, and truth does not need it; but error and ignorance stand in constant need of it.

A man who cannot wait for the reward of his labor might better never plant a fruit tree; so a Christian must wait to see his reward.

A hearty salutation is a pleasant thing. Give your right hand to your friend or not any, unless your right hand is disabled. To some it is disgusting to give your left, with a flabby shake, and say it is nearest your heart.

Solomon’s wisdom was a superior quality of genuine common sense. He constantly exhorts people not to be fools.

JOSEPH CLARKE.